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Explaining Brazil

The Brazilian Report
Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva
Brazil
Tax Reform
Brazilian Congress
Brazilian Politics
Supreme Court
Jair Bolsonaro
Lula
2024 Budget
Payroll Tax Exemptions
Municipal Elections
Deforestation
Workers' Party
Public Security
Far-Right Opposition
Political Factions
Agriculture
Cerrado
Flávio Dino
International Relations

News from Brazil, by The Brazilian Report — an independent media outlet uniquely positioned to offer an insider’s view of current affairs in Brazil.

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Lula did not recognize Maduro’s 2024 election win, but his first two terms in office in the 2000s saw him make South American integration a top priority of Brazil’s foreign policy, and maintain close ties with the Hugo Chavez government of the time. more

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Recent Guests

Homolo Neves
Minister-Councillor at the Brazilian Embassy in Rwanda and author of the book Political Culture and Elements for Analyzing Venezuelan Politics
Brazilian Embassy in Rwanda
Episode: What happened to Brazil-Venezuela relations? (preview)
Tiago Vidal
Director at Prospectiva, specializing in Latin America
Prospectiva
Episode: Trump’s Venezuela play: How it reshapes South America’s risk map (preview)
Francisco Gaetani
Brazil's Special Secretary for State Transformation at the Management and Innovation Ministry.
Management and Innovation Ministry
Episode: What needs repair in Brazil's public sector machine? (preview)
Carlos Nobre
A leading climatologist and researcher at the University of São Paulo
University of São Paulo
Episode: Good COP? Bad COP? (preview)
Luiz Antonio Joia
Full professor at the BAPI, Dijetulio Vargas Foundation's School of Public Administration, coordinating the Laboratory for Research on Electronic Government and Business.
Dijetulio Vargas Foundation
Episode: Brazil’s Central Bank led a revolution (preview)
Guilherme Franci
Research and advocacy manager at Transparency International in Brazil
Transparency International
Episode: Supreme Court to Brazilians: “Follow the money” (preview)
Adriana Ramos
Executive Secretary of the Socio-Environmental Institute, which monitors indigenous lands and environmental protections
Socio-Environmental Institute
Episode: COP30: Will climate action take root? (preview)
Natalie Unterstell
President of the Talanoa Institute and member of the COP30 Adaptation Council
Talanoa Institute
Episode: COP30: Will climate action take root? (preview)
Rubens Glazer
Law professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation
Getulio Vargas Foundation
Episode: Who will be Brazil's next Supreme Court justice?

Hosts

Ewan Marshall
Deputy Editor of The Brazilian Report
Gustavo Ribeiro
Editor-in-chief of The Brazilian Report

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 438 ratings
  • Tariffs report

    Your not realizing the previous Brasil president was conservative and more on par with USA president trump at that time. Right or wrong. Now you went left in your last election and expect trump to still treat you like a brother. Your president isn’t pro American and has become close to china. That doesn’t work with trump or those that elected him. AIM to be more moderate and the tariffs will respond in kind. We love Brasil but not your government at this time.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    WTCMEDIC911
    United States6 months ago
  • Nice to have Brazilian news in English

    Not much is available in English about current events in Brazil. As someone with family in Brazil, I like to keep up and appreciate this source of Brazilian news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bilas Peles
    United States10 months ago
  • Pretty good podcast with a typically leftist filter on Brazilian current events.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    premitive1
    a year ago
  • I've listened to this purchase for years as a casual listener. The quality of the podcast has seemed to diminish as they focus more on driving subscriptions. Several minutes of the most recent episode were drowned out by music louder than the person speaking.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    premitive1
    a year ago
  • Brazil - Love it or leave it.

    As a gringo of over 10 years I enjoy this podcast. Really enjoyed the 4 part Brazil - Love it or leave it series. Would like to hear more on Brazil’s global political history and relationships with other nations. Always great to have politics in English even if I don’t agree with all the outlooks and views.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cal900barnet
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Many find it to be a rare and valuable source of Brazilian news in English, especially useful for expatriates and those looking to understand Brazilian society.

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What happened to Brazil-Venezuela relations? (preview)
Q: What did Brazil represent for Venezuelan foreign policy at that time?
Brazil represented an important bridge for Venezuela to access international markets, share technology, and foster legitimacy through political dialogue due to their aligned political interests.
What happened to Brazil-Venezuela relations? (preview)
Q: What kind of missions would a Brazilian diplomat arrive in Caracas at the embassy in 2007 during Lula's second term?
A Brazilian diplomat's missions in Caracas during this period were focused on encouraging South American integration and fostering bilateral relations, especially through investment and political dialogue.
Trump’s Venezuela play: How it reshapes South America’s risk map (preview)
Q: How does geopolitical uncertainty affect businesses' risk matrix in South America?
It adds significant risk, as companies previously viewed the region as stable, but recent events could change that perception.
Trump’s Venezuela play: How it reshapes South America’s risk map (preview)
Q: How much of a game changer is this for South America?
It's very relevant as it raises the risk level for potential US actions in the region, traditionally seen as safer from US intervention.
Trump’s Venezuela play: How it reshapes South America’s risk map (preview)
Q: What message does it send when the United States captures a sitting head of state and puts him on trial in New York?
It signals a troubling shift in US foreign policy where alignment, rather than international law, may determine which nations are safe.

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A news-oriented podcast that covers current affairs and political dynamics in Brazil, tapping into a range of issues from governance and public sector reform to climate action and economic policies. Listeners can expect in-depth analyses enriched by insights from experts in political science, climate research, and public administration. The content frequently addresses key topics such as income inequality, transparency in government spending, and the ongoing evolution of Brazil's public policies amidst a rapidly shifting political landscape.

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Explaining Brazil launched 8 years ago and published 401 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Homolo Neves
2. Tiago Vidal
3. Francisco Gaetani
4. Carlos Nobre
5. Luiz Antonio Joia
6. Guilherme Franci
7. Adriana Ramos
8. Natalie Unterstell

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